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The Partnership HealthPlan of California offers PartnershipAdvantage as a Medicare Advantage Special Needs Program available to those eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal. PartnershipAdvantage provides Medicare coverage for low-income seniors and those with disabilities, combining Medicare and Medi-Cal benefits into a single plan designed to provide healthcare coverage and prescription drug benefits.* PartnershipAdvantage offers some services at low or no copayments for members.
The Partnership HealthPlan works to provide high-quality health care services, operating a Quality Monitoring and Improvement program to oversee member services. Members may have a Care Coordinator who will help them resolve issues with their healthcare services. In addition, members may receive special benefits such as transportation to receive medical services, in-home safety assessments, preventive care, and care after hospitalization.
PartnershipAdvantage offers a network of doctors and pharmacies. You receive coverage for services provided within the PartnershipAdvantage network. You must live in one of the plan's service areas to be eligible to join.
* You may be able to get extra help to pay for your prescription drug premiums and costs. To see if you qualify for getting extra help, call:
1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227). TTY/TDD users should call 1-877-486-2048, 24 hours a day/7 days a week;
The Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. TTY/TDD users should call, 1-800-325-0778; or Your State Medicaid Office
Dental or vision options can be added to your
coverage.
Living longer means paying more for health care.
A woman who retires at 65 can expect to maintain her health until the age of 84, on average.2
Men who expect high health costs after they turn 65 end up retiring – on average – 13 months later than those who don't.3